2018-2019 Spartan Student Handbook

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year! As you review the contents of this behavioral expectations handbook, you will see that it contains more than rules and guidelines for a successful year. We urge students to get a personal planner to keep track of everything from homework to Homecoming! We also encourage parents to use “Parent Connect” as a way to check their student’s academic progress, attendance and to communicate with teachers. We will also communicate through the D11 Loop. Please download the App.

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at 719-328-6400. Thanks for your support and involvement. We’re looking forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Doherty Administrative Team

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, creed, color, sex (gender), ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age and/or disability. Discrimination and/or harassment based on the aforementioned areas will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal or D11 nondiscrimination compliance coordinator: Alvin Brown, JD, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, 1115 N. El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone: 520-2271, FAX: 520-2442, email: alvin,[email protected]

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar 11 de Colorado Springs está comprometido a una política de no discriminación en cuanto a raza, credo, color, sexo, ascenden- cia, orientación sexual, religión, origen nacional, edad, y/o impedimento. La discriminación y/o el acosamiento que sucedan a base de factores arriba mencionados no se tolerarán y deben ser denunciados de inmediato al director de la escuela o al coordinador de cumplimiento con la no discriminación en D11: Alvin Brown, JD, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, 1115 N. El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Teléfono: 520-2271, FAX: 520-2442, Correo electrónico:[email protected].

THOMAS B. DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL 4515 Barnes Rd. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 (719) 328-6400, www.d11.org/doherty

STUDENT HANDBOOK

The policies and procedures contained in this handbook delineate your due process rights in reference to student behavior at Doherty High School. In receiving this handbook, you acknowledge Doherty’s administrative authority to enforce school rules accordingly. This information has been carefully prepared so that it will help you adjust to our school and become an integral part of it.

Your teachers are eager to help you prepare for a successful adult life, so study hard. Along with your studies, get involved in extra-curricular activities. These activities are designed to help you enjoy school life. Remember your success is directly related to your efforts.

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

Kevin Gardner Principal 328-6402

Lana Flenniken Asst. Principal 328-6403

Jennie Horner Asst. Principal 328-6552

Ryan Alsup Asst. Principal 328-6405

Stephanie Leasure Athletic Director/Business Mgr. 328-6443

Theneal Hollmon Dean of Students 10/12 Grds. 328-6451

Diane Schinkel Dean of Students 9/11 Grds. 328-6419

SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Tereasa Stipak Main Office 328-6400

Lori Johnson Adams Attendance Secretary 328-6413

Simmy Palmer Attendance Secretary 328-6414

Leanne Pitts Discipline Office 328-6476

Amy Rottenborn Admin. Assistant to the Principal 328-6411

Julie Reid Admin. Assistant/HR 328-6451

Nancy Oliver Accounting Assistant 328-6465

3 CLASS SCHEDULES 2018 - 2019 COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE INFORMATION

REGULAR SCHEDULE ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE COUNSELOR STAFF Freshmen/Junior Counselors 0 Hour 6:35 - 7:30 0 Hour 6:35 - 7:30 Sandra Gilbert A-F 328-6418 Period 1 7:35 - 8:20 Period 1 7:35 - 8:28 Period 2 8:25 - 9:10 Vicki Glaser G-K 328-6407 Period 2 8:33 - 9:26 Period 3 9:15 -10:05 Sarah Wilson L-R 328-6416 Period 3 9:31 -10:29 Assembly 10:10 -11:00 Kathryn Hernandez S- Z 328-6408 Period 4 10:34 -11:27 Period 4 11:05 -11:50 Sophomore/Senior Counselors Lunch 11:32 - 12:11 Lunch 11:55 -12:35 Tim Garland 10 A-F 328-6492 Period 5 12:11 - 1:04 Period 5 12:35 - 1:20 12 A-G Period 6 1:09 - 2:02 Period 6 1:25 - 2:10 Scott Crosby 10 G-K 328-6420 Period 7 2:07 - 3:00 (Dept. Chair ) New Seniors Period 7 2:15 - 3:00 Acad. Enhan. 3:05 - 3:20 Stacy Strobel 10 L-R 328-6409 Acad. Enhan. 3:05 - 3:20 12 H-O Lindsey Wedor 10 S-Z 328-6580 WEDNESDAY 2 HOUR INCLEMENT 12 P-Z COLLABORATION LATE WEATHER LATE START Michelle Perez Registrar 328-6406 START SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Mindy Campanella Data Processor 328-6473 Meganne Warren Secretary/Receptionist 328-6412 Kit Bowie Counseling Assistant 328-6415 Staff Collab. 7:30 - 8:25 0 Hour 8:35 - 9:30 STAFF SPECIALISTS Period 1 8:30 - 9:15 Period 1 9:35 - 10:15 Brian Uebelhoer School Resource Officer 328-6448 Period 2 9:20 - 10:05 Period 2 10:20 - 10:55 Kim Stephens Social Worker 328-6416 Period 3 10:10-11:00 Period 3 11:00 - 11:40 Sue Keller Gifted & Talented Coord. 328-6498 Period 4 11:05 -11:50 Period 4 11:45 - 12:20

Lunch 11:55 -12:35 Lunch 12:25 - 1:05 SEEING A COUNSELOR Students will be assigned a Period 5 12:35 - 1:20 Period 5 1:05 - 1:40 counselor who will work with the student during his/her four years of high school; students will see that counse- Period 6 1:25 - 2:10 Period 6 1:45 - 2:20 lor for all routine matters. The counseling center is open Period 7 2:15 - 3:00 Period 7 2:25 - 3:00 from 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments with counselors can be made in person by the student or by calling Acad. Enhan. 3:05 - 3:20 Acad. Enhan. 3:05 - 3:20 328-6412. SCHEDULE CHANGES Academic Enhancement: 3:05 – 3:20 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Schedule changes are allowed for the following reasons Friday) only: Wednesday is Club/Meeting Day  Need to retake a class to meet graduation requirements Wednesday Late Two Hour Late Starts occur  Scheduled classes were taken during summer school Starts occur weekly when District 11 and officials deter- or an approved educational alternative for collaborative staff work. mine that inclement  Improper placement If a weather delay, cancella- weather, or some other emergency, tion or holiday falls on this requires this delay. day, the late start will not be *Supersedes all other schedules. rescheduled. Exceptions will occur for Semester exams, CLASS DROPS/ADDS Any student initiated request to drop a class during the first 10 school days must be approved SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS/LATE STARTS FOR by a counselor and parent. After the 10th day, the TESTING Drop/Add process, beginning with Counselor ap- Other late starts and scheduling adjustments to accommodate mandatory proval, must be followed. A drop after the 10th testing, i.e.:TCAP, ACT, semester finals will be announced in the Spartan day may result in an “F” or “H” grade on the stu- News (Doherty High Newsletter) or on the Doherty Website: www.d11.org/ dent transcript. Drop/Add Forms are in the doherty when determined. Please check this newsletter online for Counseling Center. updated information. NOTE: Students are to attend all scheduled classes until changes are finalized. Classes missed For the safety of our students, Doherty High School is open from because of anticipated schedule changes will be 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students are not to arrive prior to 6:30 a.m. and should leave by 3:30 p.m. unless working directly with a staff considered truancies. member or coach. 4 STUDENT GRADE REPORTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All are available on Parent Connect Progress Reports are also given to students Subject Subject Credits

Grade Reports English 8 Social Studies 6 Mid Quarter Progress Reports Mid Quarter Progress Reports Mathematics * 6 First Quarter Grade Reports Third Quarter Grade Reports Mid Quarter Progress Reports Mid Quarter Progress Reports Science * 6 First Semester Grade Reports Second Semester Grade Report Physical Education 3 Grades Citizenship Health 1 A = Superior 5 = Exemplary Humanities 2 B = Above Average 4 = Above Average Computer Education 1 C = Average 3 = Average D = Below Average 2 = Below Average Economics 1 F = Failure, No Credit 1 = Poor Practical Arts* 1 G = Credit without Grade

H = Withdrawal before Credit Required Subjects 35 Earned I = Incomplete (Parents need Electives 11 to contact the teacher for Total 46 information) *Classes of 2021-2022 have new requirements in these An “Incomplete” I is utilized to inform the parent and student that the teacher has allowed the student’s work to be categories, please see your counselor for more infor- turned in at an agreed upon later date. Incompletes will mation. become F’s if the student’s work is not turned in by the STUDENT RECORDS agreed upon date. (Illness/ medical issues/accidents may be The confidentiality of student records and privacy taken into consideration if the agreed upon date for work to rights of students and parents shall be maintained in be handed in is in question.) Incompletes become F’s (no credit in the course for the semester) if not taken care of in compliance with the Family Educational Rights, a timely manner. FERPA and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment). BOE (JO) PARENT ACCESS TO PARENT CONNECT Parents can now access some of their student's records via HONOR ROLLS the Internet or telephone. Through Parent Connect, par- Doherty publishes 3 honors lists at the end of each se- ents can view district and school news, teacher comments, mester. student information, student schedules, attendance, mid- term and quarter grades, transcripts, test results, behavior, High Honors – Students with GPA of 3.75 or higher. and health information. Parents should contact Mindy Honors – Students with GPA of 3.5 to 3.74 Campanella in the Counseling Center (328-6473) to secure Honorable Mention – Students with GPA of 3.2 to 3.49 a PIN number. Identification will be required to secure a ACADEMIC LETTERS PIN number. Academic letters are awarded each fall to students who P.E. WAIVERS have completed two consecutive semesters at Doherty Waivers due to long-term excused illness may be granted with a 3.75 or better GPA. on the written request of a licensed medical doctor. The Principal must approve these requests. Students with a NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY P.E. waiver are exempt from the P.E. graduation require- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have been at Doherty a ments, but must earn equivalent credit in an elective area. minimum of one semester and have a minimum 3.75 cumula- In the event a student is unable to participate in P.E. for tive GPA are eligible for selection into NHS. Selection, by a short periods of time, arrangements should be made with five-member faculty council, is based on a student’s demon- the P.E. teacher. Students must continue to report to class. strated character, leadership, and service (both to DHS and The P.E. teacher is responsible for keeping the record of the community). Students are responsible for obtaining prop- attendance. er forms and turning in documentation in all three areas pri- or to announced deadline in order to be considered. Forms must be turned in to the NHS Sponsor. Eligible students will be contacted during first semester, given more information, and asked to fill out a resume if interested in membership. Once inducted into NHS, all membership requirements must 5 WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL Students who must withdraw from school are asked to follow these procedures: 1. Inform the registrar (328-6406). If you are transfer- ring to another school, the registrar will provide you with an “unofficial” transcript. All fines and fees must be paid before an “official” transcript will be sent. 2. The registrar will provide you with a Check-out Form, which must be signed by the Media Center and the

Business Office.

FINAL EXAMS Doherty High School does not give early releases or early CLUBS & ACTIVITIES finals. If a student is absent during finals, they will be given a grade with the missing final calculated in their Art semester grade or they may make up the final within two Chess weeks of the last day of that semester. Creative Writing Club Colorado Youth Outdoors ATHLETICS For all athletic information please visit the website: DECA www.Dohertyathletics.org Diversity Council Environmental Club ACTIVITY TICKETS FBLA Activity tickets can be purchased separately in the Busi- FCA ness Office for $15.00. Activity tickets PLUS the purchase FCCLA of a yearbook is $80.00 including tax until October 15th. Forensics Activity tickets are valid for home/regular season athletic French Club events only that are held at Doherty High School or a D-11 German Club facility. (Activity tickets cannot be used for district, re- GSTA gional or state playoffs). Yearbook prices go up to $85.00 Link Crew on October 16th , and $95.00 on January 7th. Activity Mathletes tickets can be purchased through out the year for $15.00 Mesa ASSEMBLIES/BEHAVIOR Mock Trial Students are to enter assemblies in an orderly manner, Musical Band Musical Choir maintain appropriate behavior and remain until the as- National Honor Society sembly is concluded. Both students and teachers are expected to attend. Sign up assemblies are those that teach- Rhyme Scene ers have the option to sign up for. If students are required Rotary to attend a sign up assembly, they will receive information Science Olympiad from their teacher. No backpacks allowed in the gym Snipitz

Spanish STUDENT CABINET STUDENT during assemblies! Students will leave backpacks in the classroom or in their lockers. Thespian TSA Veg Heads STUDENT CABINET Young Life Campaigners

President : Manoj Yeddanapudy Vice President : Addie Kuettner Secretary of Assemblies : Tyler Hutcheon Secretary of Morale : Matthew Toma Secretary of Publicity : Luis Delgado Secretary of Records : Abby Ragland Secretary of Social : Azaela Hill Secretary of Student Relations : Esther Clement 6 DANCE PROCEDURES

DHS students must present a current DHS  student identification for admission.

 School dress code applies to all dances unless otherwise stated.  To ensure that every student in the District shows respect for  No hats or headgear allowed at Doherty dances includ- authority, follows district rules and policies, and follows state and federal laws regarding conduct, discipline, and attending Prom. ance in school.  Students and guests attending a Doherty-sponsored  To serve as a guide for District employees and community dance agree to appropriate dancing (no grinding, etc.). members regarding reasonable and appropriate interven- Consequences will include, but not be limited to: parent tions and consequences for unacceptable behavior and at- contact, disciplinary referral and being asked to leave tendance the dance with no refund.

 Students who leave will not be allowed to reenter STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES  School rules are enforced. Colorado Springs School District 11 has developed the Student  Each DHS student is allowed one guest at the following Conduct, Attendance and Discipline Code to help students, parent/ dances: Homecoming, DECA’s Winter Formal and Prom. guardians and school personnel understand the guidelines for The guest MUST BE registered with an assistant prin- maintaining a safe learning and working environment. It is in- cipal by 3:00 p.m., the day before the dance. Administra- tended to provide guidance for all students in grades K-12 in all of tion may deny the request under certain circumstances. the District’s traditional, charter, and alternative education set- No middle school students are allowed as guests at DHS dances. tings.  Guests must be 20 years of age or younger. All guests Each Student Who Attends a District 11 School is Expected to must have an I.D. and arrive with the DHS student who Obey District Rules ; registered the guest.  While on school grounds or in school buildings.  No one will be admitted to dances after 10:00 p.m.  While on district grounds or in district buildings.  While in school district vehicles. Dance Court Nominee Requirements:  During school sponsored activities, field trips and sporting events .  Carry a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher The Colorado Revised Statutes and District policies make it clear  Must currently be a full time student at time of nomination. that behavior which takes place off of school grounds may properly be the subject of suspension or expulsion where the behavior is  No behavior referrals in their senior year detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students or school Not failing more than one class at time of nomination. personnel. Not all off-campus behavior will have adverse effects at school, but behavior which does will subject a student to poten-  Has to have been a Doherty Student for two years or more. tial discipline, including suspension and expulsion. Furthermore, students who are disciplined for infractions according to the pro-  Doherty administration reserves the right to establish other procedures for individual dances. visions of this Code may also be subject to additional consequences by law enforcement for acts that violate local, state and federal law. D-11 STUDENT CONDUCT, ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE CODE

The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct, Attendance and Disci- pline Code is to provide the framework and standards for all students throughout the District. This Code is meant as a resource and guide for students, parent/guardians and staff, and provides procedures and clarity for all discipline related issues throughout the Dis- trict. This Code sets guidelines:  To foster sound educational practice and productive learning and equip every student in the District for success today and in the future  To develop in every student in the District a positive attitude toward self- discipline, regular attendance, and socially acceptable behavior. 7 STUDENT RIGHTS Colorado Springs School District 11 students have rights:  To a safe and positive learning environment free of crime, violence, intimidation, bullying, harassment and other forms of discrimination  To be informed of the policies and procedures for student discipline, attend- STUDENT DRESS CODE ance and truancy Colorado Springs School District 11 is committed to a learning  To free expression of thoughts, in speech and writing, that does not violate environment that is safe, conducive to high student achieve- the rights of others ment and free from unnecessary disruption. The District’s dress code helps to establish a minimum standard of dress for  To learn about the grading standards used throughout all curriculums and all schools. Individual school principals may develop their own classes dress code policies that meet the guidelines set forth by board policy. Exemptions to this dress code for special occasions or  To privacy of their personal property, unless reasonable suspicion exists to for personal consideration are up to the discretion of the examine such property school principal  To have a confidential student record  To due process related to discipline and attendance decisions at all levels GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT  Students shall act in a manner that maximizes the substantial benefits of public education.  Students shall accept responsibility for their own behavior. DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONS;  Students shall develop and use problem-solving skills to resolve con- flicts. DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONS  Students shall follow established District, school and classroom rules. -No clothing or accessories or backpacks that show inappropri-  Students shall maintain academic integrity. ate or illegal items.  Students shall refrain from interfering with learning and teaching. -No visible undergarments…to include bralettes, bras, under- wear. Shirts must cover bra straps.  Students shall maintain appropriate dress and hygiene. -No pajamas, blankets, or slippers unless they have a hard  Students shall respect others. outside sole.  Students shall respect the rights and property of others. -No exposing clothing that shows the 3 B’s (Breast, Butt, Bel-  Students shall refrain from harming themselves or others. ly).  Students shall refrain from acting in such a manner as to expose others to risk or danger of harm or injury. -No see through clothes.  Students shall not use threats or intimidation against others. -Any head covering that covers the entire head is not permitted.  Students shall not engage in unlawful or immoral activities -No bandanas of any color including Doherty green and blue  Students shall refrain from carrying, bringing, using or possessing any weapon or weapon facsimile in or on District property. are not permitted. -No hats, visors, or anything with a bill are permitted. -Head bands that do not cover the entire head are allowed for both females and males. However, head bands that have a costume effect are not allowed. For example, cat ears.

-Shirts must have straps…no halter tops, no strapless shirts, no off the shoulder tops without straps -No sagging pants.

STUDENT ABSENCES AND COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE Colorado statutes and district policies continue to stress the importance of parent/guardian involvement and responsibility in ensuring their student’s development. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to make sure that the children under their care are provided the opportunity for education and training. The Colorado Compulsory Attendance Law was created to make sure that students from the age of six to seventeen attend school. School District 11 believes that mandatory attendance is an essential component of student achievement and works hard to make TRUANCY sure that attendance is accurately recorded, monitored When a student misses any part of a school day, and that and reviewed for every student. The guidelines set forth absence is not excused within the appropriate time al- in this attendance policy apply to all traditional, char- lowed by policy, a student becomes truant. Students who ter, alternative and online schools within District 11. are “skipping” school regularly, or who are absent from For further information, please see Policies JHB, JEA, school for reasons that do not meet the statutory criteria JH, JH-R, JHD and JLIB. above are considered truant from school. Habitually truant students are those students who miss more than four Colorado’s Compulsory Attendance Law states: days of school in a month, or ten days of school in one year. This truancy greatly impacts a student’s achieve-  Secondary school students must attend school for 1056 hours in a school year ment. Students and parent/guardians who violate this policy can be subject to disciplinary action at the school  Elementary school students must attend school for 986 and through the judicial process. hours in a school year Absences are Excused for Any Student Who: Student Responsibilities:  Is temporarily ill  Attend school daily with no absences or tardi- ness  Has an absence approved by an administrator  Follow school policies for check in and check  Is enrolled in an independent or parochial school out.  Has a mental, physical or emotional disability  Respect the attendance policy of all teachers.  Has been removed from school for a disciplinary action  Remain on campus during the school day (10th- 12th grade students have off campus lunch  Possesses a current work permit where approved by the building principal, except 9th grade students are to remain on cam-  Is in the custody of law enforcement pus)  Is pursuing a work study program  Maintain an active schedule at school.  Is being home schooled in an approved home school program Parent/Guardian Responsibilities: Absences WILL NOT be Excused for the Following Types of  Notify school of current contact information Reasons:  Contact the school for attendance related issues  “My student’s grandparents are coming to town and we want to take a family trip to the top of Pikes Peak.”  Know the attendance policies at their school  “My student overslept because she had to work late last  Provide proper documentation if requested night.”  Stress the importance of daily school attend-  “My student had to watch his younger brothers and sis- ance ters.”  Arrange appointments for after school hours  “My student needed to finish his English project, so please excuse him from morning classes while he studies in the library.  Absences equilivant to 4 days in a month or 10 days in a year  A doctor’s note will be required after absences equal 4 days in a month or 10 days in a year.

9 STUDENT MAKE UP WORK RELATED TO DHS CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-ATTENDANCE ABSENCES Penalties for truancies include one or more of the fol- Students may make up work for absences from school. lowing: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all make up work assignments when they return to school. Stu-  Parent contact dents are granted one day of additional makeup time for each day of absence. A school principal may extend  After school detention the period of makeup work for special circumstances.  In school suspension/out of school suspension Any work not handed in within the one day make up window is subject to a reduction in grade per the poli-  Attendance contract cies of the school or any member of a school’s teaching staff. Furthermore, teachers are permitted to require  Court referral truancy for students under 17 absent students alternate assignments to maintain the years of age integrity of original assignments. These assignments  may not be used as a behavioral consequence for a student absence from class, and they should be of equal GOOD ATTENDANCE/PRIVILEGE SYSTEM challenge, score and weight in the overall academic as- sessment. Good attendance is essential for student learning. Ninth graders are restricted to campus their first  Unexcused absence or suspension (without penalty) semester and may earn these privileges second se- – Students are expected to make up work following mester by meeting the following criteria. an unexcused absence or suspension. The same time line and guidelines are used for makeup work  Freshmen are not to leave campus during the as the excused absence. school day without permission from an administrator. Freshmen are scheduled for 7 periods of  Field Trips – Making up work due to field trips is instruction. the responsibility of the student. Students should consult and prearrange with their classroom teach-  Students in grades 10-12 who have a free period ers to determine when the work is due. and want to leave campus will check out at the west door and will be allowed to leave if they are  Tests – Tests and other make up work which re- in good standing with behavior, attendance, and quire teacher monitoring will be arranged by the grades teacher to meet both teacher and student schedules.  DHS ATTENDANCE REPORTING PROCEDURES/ RESPONSIBILITIES DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES The District 11 automated system calls home when a Consequences to be enforced, depending on the nature student has missed one or more classes and there has of the infraction, include but are not limited to: not been a call to excuse the student. Parents and stu-  After School Detention: To be served after school for dents can avoid attendance problems by following 40 minutes. these procedures:  In School Detention: The student is to remain in  Any legitimate absence (according to state law room 336 for the school day. Students are responsible and board policy) excused by parent or guardian for obtaining homework from teachers. within 48 hours by note or phone call is “excused”.  Off Campus Suspension: School administrators may suspend students off campus for up to 5 days.  Students must check out with the Attendance office prior to leaving campus for appointments  Police Involvement: Student may be referred to the DHS School Officer depending on the severity of or going home sick. Failure to do so will result the infraction. Any student accused of wrongdoing will in an unexcused absence. The status of absences be afforded the following due process procedure in a due to emergencies or extenuating circumstances meeting with an administrator: will be determined by an administrator.  An oral statement of the charges against  When students return to school from appoint- the student ments they are to check in with the Attendance Office before returning to class.  An opportunity for the student to explain his/her conducts.  Students are TARDY if they are not in class when the period begins. If attendance has been taken prior to a student’s entrance in class; it is the student’s responsibility to resolve this with the teacher or Attendance Office in order to avoid being marked “unexcused.”

10 BULLY FREE SCHOOLS ALTERCATIONS, DISRUPTIONS and FIGHTING In accordance with Colorado Statute 22-33-109.1, and Students who create or engage in an altercation, school board policy JICDE, Bullying Prevention and Ed- disruption or fight on or off campus during or after ucation, Colorado Springs School District 11 is committed school hours or during School District sponsored to protecting students and staff from discrimination, bul- events will be subject to progressive discipline. (Depending on severity these actions may also be lying and harassing behaviors. Bullying, hazing, intimi- subject to police action.) To include but not limited dation and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated to, in accordance with school board policy JICDA-R: in District 11 schools regardless of how they are commu- behavior on or off school property which is detri- nicated. Programs throughout District 11 help educate mental to the welfare, safety or morals of other stu- students, staff and parent/guardians on: identifying bul- dents or school personnel. Engaging in verbal lying behaviors in schools; providing strategies for ad- abuse, i.e. name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or dressing bullying behaviors; and, implementing adminis- derogatory statements addressed publicly to others trative procedures for the reporting and disciplining asso- that precipitate disruption of the school program or ciated with bullying behavior. Any student who commits incite violence. Directing profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures toward other students, school an act of intimidation, harassment or bullying is subject personnel or visitors to the school. Violation of to disciplinary action. Student should report bullying criminal law which has an effect on the school or on behaviors immediately to a school staff member, the general safety or welfare of students or staff. the school principal or principal’s designee, or call Students should report problems immediately to an Safe2Tell at 1-877-542-SAFE. appropriate staff member for possible mediation before the problem escalates. It is the student’s In addition, Doherty High School does not tolerate this type responsibility to seek alternatives or assistance of behavior and will take appropriate steps to deal with of- from staff. fenders. Examples include but are not limited to harassment related to: DISCIPLINARY CLASS DROPS  Religion Administrators are responsible for disciplinary class  Gender or appearance drops. Students who receive a disciplinary class drop will  Socioeconomic status receive a failing grade for the course which will appear on their permanent record, and be calculated into their GPA.  Racial/Ethnic Background The incidents/behavior listed below could result in a disci- Parents and students should report problems immediate- plinary class drop. ly to a counselor, administrator or other appropriate staff before the problem escalates.  Insubordination  Repeated disruptive classroom behavior  Students who are feeling threatened should report their concerns to an administrator staff member, or  Chronic Truancy campus security. Parents are asked to report a poten- tial problem to an administrator or campus security. DISCIPLINARY REMOVALS FROM Harassment may be in the form of electronic devices (i.e. text messaging, voice mail, Facebook, etc.). CLASSROOMS BY TEACHERS Board policy gives teachers the authority to remove stu- Because sexual harassment is sometimes difficult for students and parents to understand, the following dents for disruptive conduct. “Disruptive behavior” is de- information is DHS/District Policy: fined as behavior by a student in a teacher’s classroom It shall be a violation of policy for any employee or student of that significantly disrupts the classroom, and that sub- the district to harass another employee or student through stantially interferes with the ability of the teacher to conduct or communications of a sexual nature. Sexual har- teach the class or the ability of other students to learn and assment may include but is not limited to: requires an online referral to the Discipline Office.  Sex-oriented verbal “kidding,” abuse or harassment  Pressure for sexual activity  Repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications  Unwelcome touching, such as patting, pinching or con- stant brushing against someone else’s body  Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement, accompanied by threats concerning one’s grades, employment or personal concerns.

Any student who believes she or he has been harassed as defined in this policy is expected to report such information promptly in a truthful manner in accordance with the procedure of JBB-R. All students are required to cooperate fully and truthfully in any district investigation of sexual or racial harassment.

11 WEAPONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS ACADEMIC HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM Colorado Springs School District 11 prohibits weapons of Academic honesty and integrity in school work is an essen- any kind on school property, at school events, or off school tial component to student achievement. Copying another property where the carrying, bringing, using or possession student’s work, plagiarizing the work of another author, or of a weapon creates a threat to other students or school cheating on academic tasks and assessments is prohibited. district personnel. Any student who brings a weapon onto Students who commit acts of dishonesty in the academic school property is subject to disciplinary action, including area are subject to disciplinary action and academic penal- possible suspension and expulsion from school. School ad- ty. Furthermore, the use of District 11’s electronic media to ministrators will contact civil authorities in cases where commit academic dishonesty is a violation of District 11’s there is an illegal or dangerous weapon on school grounds, Acceptable Use Agreement and may lead to the loss of com- or if there is use of a standard weapon in a threatening puter privileges, as well as further disciplinary action. For manner. The civil authorities have the right to make an further information, please see policies JK and JICDA. arrest for any weapons infraction on school grounds that violates Colorado state statutes. Knives, brass knuckles, PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR AND chemical sprays, sling shots and firearms are among the SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES weapons that are prohibited on School District 11 property. School District 11 believes that school sponsored events For additional information, please refer to Board Policy and extracurricular activities are a privilege and that stu- JICI, Weapons in School, revised, 2012. dents who participate in these must follow all applicable laws, District 11 Board policies and school based behavior School Principals are to use judgement in allowing weapons guidelines. District policy continues to make the denial or on school grounds for extracurricular activities or for class forfeiture of extracurricular activities and participation in sponsored programs. Students who receive approval for school sponsored events a possible consequence for inappro- such programs are not subject to disciplinary action by the priate behavior. Any student who commits a discipline school or district. infraction may lose the right to participate in school sponsored events or extracurricular activities for up to one year. Safe Harbor Provision: Suspension shall not be manda- Furthermore, any student who is suspended or expelled tory under this section if, when the student discovers that from school will forfeit their right to participate in extra- he or she has carried, brought, or is in possession of a curricular or school sponsored events throughout the sus- standard weapon or weapon facsimile, the student notifies pension or expulsion period. For additional information, a teacher, administrator, or other authorized person in the please refer to policy JK/JK-R, Student Discipline. school District as soon as possible and delivers the standard weapon or weapon facsimile to any such person. Such PERSONAL ELECTRONICS IN SCHOOL action shall be considered when determining appropriate Cell phones and personal electronics are an important part disciplinary action, if any. of the 21st Century. It is important that every student un- derstands the acceptable use of these electronic devices at SEARCHES their school, during school academic time and during school When reasonable suspicion exists that an individual stu- sponsored events. Students who demonstrate inappropriate dent or a number of students are involved in a specific uses of electronic devices are subject to disciplinary action illegal, illicit, or disruptive behavior, the principal or de- as well as confiscation of any device that is deemed disrup- signee has the authority to conduct a search of student tive to the learning environment. Furthermore, students lockers, vehicles, personal possession (e.g. handbag, back- may not employ the photographic, video, or audio recording pack) or person. District 11 policies provides for random or reproduction capacity of any electronic device for the searches of lockers, facilities and vehicles including the purpose of photographing, video capture , recording or re- use of canines. production of any student or staff person without the written consent of the student or staff person, or under the su- pervision of a teacher or administrator. This applies at all ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN times while on school property or at school sponsored SCHOOL events. When reasonable suspicion exists that an individual student or a number of students are involved in a specific illegal, illicit, or disruptive behavior, the prin- Personal Electronics - Bag it and Tag it Policy for cipal or designee has the authority to conduct a search of student lockers, vehicles, personal posses- Doherty High School: sion (e.g. handbag, backpack) or person. District 11  1st offense-Verbal warning and teacher may con- policies provides for random searches of lockers, fa- fiscate phone until the end of the period cilities and vehicles including the use of canines.  2nd offence - Teacher will confiscate phone and TOBACCO FREE SCHOOLS  bring to the discipline office for student to pick up In order to promote a healthy school environment and at the end of the day. the general health, welfare and wellbeing of students,  3rd offense –Teacher will confiscate phone and use or possession of tobacco or other nicotine delivery bring it to the discipline office until parent / devices by students while in or on school property or guardian Is able to pick it up. at school sponsored activities is prohibited. Any stu-  4th offense -Teacher will submit a referral for dent in possession of tobacco, or other nicotine deliv- insubordination. ery devices, or simulated tobacco products by students while in school or on school property or at school sponsored activities is subject to progressive discipline. School property shall mean all property owned, leased, rented or otherwise used by a school. To in- Doherty High School is not responsible and will not clude interior portions of the building, school grounds and all vehicles used by a school. Use shall mean investigate any electronic device that is lost or sto- lighting, chewing, inhaling, smoking or otherwise len on school property or at any activity. ingesting any tobacco product. Please refer to Board Policy, ADC/JICG, Tobacco Free Schools, revised, 2012 for additional information.

12 DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFIC  Any student out of class must have a pass from the BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS teacher. These expectations are specific to Doherty but reflect District Policies and Guidelines as well. The expecta-  Students may study in the media center, cafeteria, tion of all students is that they treat each other, the or outside. staff, and school property with respect. Violation of these expectations may result in detention, Saturday  Refusal to comply with a reasonable request made by a School, in house detention or suspension. staff member will be considered insubordination and GENERAL BEHAVIOR dealt with accordingly.  Skateboards and scooters are prohibited from being ridden on school property due to liability  No eating or open drink containers in Academic issues. Skateboards and scooters may be carried Zones, including classrooms. Only water may be to the student’s locker where they will remain consumed in classrooms. stored during school hours. If not, the skateboard or scooter may be confiscated.  No horseplay.  Students are not to play hacky-sack in the building (i.e.: hallways, cafeteria, etc.).  No public displays of affection.

 Throwing snowballs is not permitted on campus.  Students are expected to pick up after themselves and keep the hallways clear  Water balloons, water pistols, etc. are not permitted on campus at any time. LEARNING COMMONS  The Learning Commons is a place for study and not to  Students are not allowed laser pointers in school. be used as a place to “hang out Laser pointers will be confiscated and kept until a parent comes in to pick them up.  If you are socializing and not using library resources you will be asked to leave.  Students are not to lie, stand, or otherwise lounge on the Spartan statue base.  Respect the needs of others for quiet by keeping conver- sation to a minimum.

 Noise: Students are expected to keep their voic-  Respond positively and quickly to any request made by es at a conversational level the Learning Commons personnel.

 Panhandling will not be tolerated  No food or drink in the Learning Commons.

STUDENT I.D. CARDS BEHAVIOR OFF-CAMPUS  All students must have their DHS Identification  Students are not to congregate or loiter on public or pri- Card or electronic version on their person to enter vate property during the school day (7:00 a.m. –4:00 the building. The I.D. card will be required for p.m.). Police involvement may result from such infrac- media center checkouts, textbook checkouts, in- tions. ternet access, dances, most extracurricular activities, and prepaid meals in the cafeteria. There  Students are expected to be positive representatives of will be a charge of $5.00 to replace it if it is mis- Doherty High School placed or lost. Upon withdrawing from DHS, you will be required to return it to the registrar.  Before and after school when they are in the neighborhood during the school day.

ATHLETIC EVENTS  Students not using crosswalks or impeding traffic on The District 11 Code of Conduct applies at all athletic roads adjacent to the school will be subject to disciplinary action and or subjected to police involvement. events. FIELD TRIPS  At athletic events and activities, negative behav- Students wanting to attend a school-sponsored field trip will ior will not be tolerated. This includes derogato- be expected to have appropriate parent and teacher approv- ry comments or cheers directed towards officials al. Excessive absences and/or failing grades in one or more and, or opponents, improper language, and/or classes may disqualify a student from attending a school- rude behavior. sponsored field trip.

Public Concerns or Complaints HALLWAYS AND ACADEMIC ZONES School District 11 and Doherty High School welcome con- The hallways are pathways and not destinations. structive criticism when it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the educational program and to equip our school and its community to perform their task more  Students are not allowed in the hallways or lock- effectively regarding our mission, educational programs, er bays during class time, unless they have a hall staff and facilities. We believe that concerns, questions, complaints or grievances are most effectively resolved as close to pass and their School I.D. on their person. their origin as possible. Therefore, the proper channeling of complaints involving instruction, learning materials and discipline should begin with the Teacher, followed by the designated Assistant Principal (over the depart- ment), the Principal, the Superintendent (or designee) and finally the Board of Education.

13 Public Concerns and Complaints CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE District policy KBE, states that the teacher’s Parents/Guardians are asked to inform the Registrar, principal (designated assistant or building princi- (328-6406), when you change your address or home/work tele- pal) will evaluate the complaint. If the complaint phone number. This is essential to contact parents in an emer- requires that a teacher become involved, the per- gency. son making the complaint will be requested to confer with the teacher. The board places trust in INFIRMARY its employees and desires to support their actions Located in the Attendance Office, the infirmary is available for in such a manner that employees are free from students who are temporarily ill or awaiting transportation unnecessary, spiteful or negative criticism and home. All students feeling ill are to report to the Attend- complaints. Regarding Instructional materials ance Office before leaving the campus. Parents are con- District Policy KBC, states requests for reconsid- tacted before students leave. eration of instructional materials will be directed to the building principal. Relevant procedures LOCKERS and formats are outlined in the policy. Procedures Locker assignments are made during Student Check In. Stu- for complaints about School District Facilities are outlined in District Policy KECR-1. dents are not authorized to change lockers. Lockers are school property and subject to inspection and search at the discretion of school officials. Valuables should NOT be kept in lock- GENERAL INFORMATION ers. The school is not responsible for nor does it have in- surance to cover lost or stolen property. Locker vandal- ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT ism or theft should be reported to security. Mechanical problems are to be reported to the Attendance Office. Ad- Academic Enhancement (A.E.) is at 3:05 ditional locks are not to be put on lockers. Locker decora- p.m., except Wednesday, is designed to pro- tions which promote drugs, sex, gangs, alcohol, or hate vide both staff and students an additional groups are prohibited. Sexually explicit pictures are not opportunity for one-on-one help. This 15 mi- to be placed in or on lockers! nute period is considered part of the academic day. When requested by a staff member, students are expected to report to that staff LEARNING COMMONS member for help during A.E. Staff members The LEARNING COMMONS will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless posted otherwise. A copy machine is available for will be available for 15 minutes after school student use for 10 cents per copy. Computers are available for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to course-related work. Students may be charged for long print provide assistance to students. (Wednesdays outs, even if they are for school projects. Students must have are designated for club meetings.) Students their I.D. card and Internet clearance in order to use the com- involved in after school activities are respon- puters in the building. Students are responsible for paying for sible for making arrangements with the lost, stolen, or damaged books. Fines are assessed for overdue sponsor/coach if they need to see a teacher books. during Academic Enhancement. Teachers in some departments/programs will require stu- MEDICATION dents to attend A.E. if their grades are fall- Every effort should be made to administer medication outside of school hours. If it is necessary to provide medication at school, ing. Parents will be notified of this to en- arrangements must be made with administration and a form sure that transportation is available. must be completed with parent and doctor signatures. Medica- tions are kept in a locked cabinet, and will be administered by ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES an administrator, nurse or secretary who has had district train- Students and staff should report any accident ing. The school accepts no responsibility for reactions when to the Attendance Office immediately. A form medication is dispensed in accordance with the licensed pre- must be filled out for all accidents occurring on scriber’s directions. school property. Every attempt will be made to contact parent or listed emergency contact. TELEPHONES In an emergency, an ambulance may be called. Office telephones are business phones and are not to be School District #11 or the student insur- used by students except with staff approval. One tele- ance plan DOES NOT pay ambulance charg- phone is available for student use outside the attendance es. office. Rules for using this telephone are posted beside this telephone. CAFETERIA USE Breakfast is served before school and during first EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FIRE DRILLS period at a cost of $1.45. Lunch is $2.75. Stu- Fire drills are scheduled once each month. In most cases these dents may prepay and have the cost of the meal drills will be announced in advance. Teachers will inform stu- deducted from their account using the barcode on dents of appropriate exit routes and procedures. Students are their I.D. (Checks are to be made out to School asked to exit the building quickly and quietly and move well District #11). Online meal purchases are also back from sidewalks and other fire lanes. available. Students may bring lunches and all but 9th graders may leave the campus to eat SHELTER IN PLACE lunch. Acceptable behavior is expected; excessive A Shelter in Place will be announced by P.A. in a sit- noise is to be avoided, and each student is respon- uation requiring security precautions due to a threat- sible for putting trash in the containers. ening situation in the neighborhood but not in / to the school. All exterior doors will be locked during the FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES drill. Security will monitor east and west exits and entrances. School continues as usual, but students Low income families may qualify for free or reduced cannot leave the building and visitors cannot enter lunches and breakfasts. Please follow this link for more during the drill. information and to apply: https://www.d11.org/Page/2052 LOCKDOWN A Lockdown will be in effect when a situation exists that requires students and staff to be restricted to a classroom or other secure area. Drills will be conducted once each semester and will be announced in advance. 14 SEVERE WEATHER  Tickets will be issued for violations. Three tick- In the event of severe weather, such as a torna- ets will result in the vehicle being booted do, students will be directed to move away from or towed at the owner’s expense. dangerous areas (second floor and any glass) to areas of safety. One severe weather drill will be conducted during the Spring and Fall.  Speeding, reckless operation, or making excessive noise on school property or adjacent streets may result in a police citation, and/or loss of parking EVACUATIONS privileges. Speed limit is 10 miles per hour. If the need to evacuate the building for reasons other than fire arises, students and staff will follow fire drill procedures but will be di-  Loitering in parking lots (sitting in and around cars) during school hours, includ- rected by administration and staff to move ing lunch, is not permitted. Students will quickly to the area southwest of the lower west receive disciplinary consequences for not parking lot. If it is necessary to seek shelter following this school rule. off campus, students and staff will move to the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 4280 Hopeful Drive.  Staff will park in the East Lot. Note: Emergency procedures are posted on or near the door in each classroom. TRESPASSING INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE  All non-students and any student who is suspend- District 11 will: ed from school must have administrative permis-  Make the decision to close no later than 5:30 a.m. sion to be on the DHS campus.

 Notify the local media (radio/TV)  Trespassing complaints may be filed with the  Determine and announce the cancellation of after- CSPD on persons not authorized to be on the cam- school and evening meetings, activities and community pus. classes.

In the event of a delayed start (2 hours), District 11  Doherty High School students should not be on will: campus after 3:30 p.m. unless they are here to use  Make inclement weather decisions based on student the library or for an approved extracurricular ac- safety. tivity with a staff member. All school rules apply and loitering is not allowed. Students may  Make the decision to open or delay opening by 5:30 wait in the foyer if they are waiting for a ride. a.m. and announce it via radio and TV. This information is also available on the D-11 website or by  Failure to follow these guidelines may result in calling 520-2300. trespassing complaints.

 On rare occasions the district decides to close schools after they are in session. This decision VISITORS will be made no later than 11:00 a.m. and is an- For security purposes, all visitors to the campus nounced on various radio and TV stations and on (parents, community members, district personnel, the District 11 website (www.d11.org). Parents make sure your child knows what to do and etc.) must present a picture/valid Identification upon where to go if dismissed early. entrance. This ID will be scanned into our Visitor’s Management  Parents, make a personal decision about whether to attend late afternoon or evening activities System. This system will scan your ID and give you a visitor’s pass with your likeness on it. School aged STUDENT PARKING AND MOTOR VEHICLE visitors will not be allowed on campus unless REGULATIONS there is an educational reason or for official  Parking in school lots is by permit only to stu- business. dents who are properly licensed and insured. Per School Board policy, the cost of a permit is Verification and prior approval of such a visit must be $50 for the school year. The West lots will be the made by an administration. primary area for student parking. Students must not park in designated visitor and handicapped spaces. You will be ticketed if you do.

 Temporary permits are available in the security office for students who have a permit but are driving a second car temporarily or have another legitimate need.